News - Topics from October, 2012

On Tuesday, November 6, voters will go to the polls across the country and in Appling County to cast a vote for the next President and Vice President of the United States. There will be three choices including Republicans Mitt Romney - President and Paul Ryan -Vice President, Democrats Barack Obama - President and Joe Biden - Vice President (Incumbents) and Libertarians Gary Johnson - President and James P. Gray - Vice President.
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Churches from all denominations and races are invited to attend a Community-Wide Prayer Service on Monday, November 5, at 6:00 p.m., at the Appling County Courthouse on Main Street in Baxley. The Baxley Church of God is hosting the meeting.
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Riddle me this. What do bowling balls and an airport have in common? Absolutely nothing. Just a few days back The News-Banner received a call from Baxley City Manager Jeff Baxley and he reported that 17 bowling balls had been discovered at the Baxley Airport.
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The Baxley City Council approved bids to purchase two new vehicles for the Baxley Police Department at the regular council meeting last Tuesday, Oct. 23. After reviewing bids, the council approved the recommended bids for two 2013 Ford Interceptors from Woody Folsom Ford of Baxley, for the price of $21,900.00 each, for a total of $43,800.00, which includes a 5-year or 100,000 mile warranty.
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All relatives and friends are invited to the 31st annual Andrew Jackson “Jack” Crosby and Catherine Hall Crosby family reunion Sunday, Nov. 4 at Satilla Baptist Church Social Hall following Sunday morning services.
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The Joshua T. Davis reunion will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, at the home of Joyce Tillman located nine miles East on Highway 144. Families of Tillman’s, Overstreet’s, Roberson’s, Davis’s, the descendents and friends are invited to attend. Meat, drinks, and paper products will be furnished.
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Do you want to know more about Common Core Performance Standards (CCGPS) and how they affect your student? The Appling County Elementary School faculty and staff cordially invite parents to attend PTO and CCGPS Night on Monday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m. This will be an opportunity for the third, fourth, and fifth grade students and parents to receive information and sample lessons concerning the CCGPS for Math and English/Language Arts.
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According to Appling County Sheriff Benny Deloach on Sunday night, October 14, a burglar struck several houses near the Zion Baptist Church community. The thief burglarized three different locations. Taken in the burglaries were four wheelers, a shotgun, chain saws, drills, a utility trailer, a television, tools and a microwave. Appling County Sheriff Investigators with the assistance of Tattnall County Investigators and Glennville Police Officers solved the cases and the stolen property has been returned to the owners.
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Yep! It’s that time of year again. The Appling County High School Choral Department is sponsoring its annual Hee Haw show with two nights of music, comedy, and all the “corny” jokes you can handle! Show dates are Friday, November 2, and Saturday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. Both shows will feature performances by Wayne Carter, Roy McClung, and the Brantleys. The Apostles will perform on Friday night and HOPE will perform on Saturday night. The Gathering Place Praise Band will be featured both nights along with Minnie Pearl and the rest of the HEEHAW gang.
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Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

Oct. 13, answered a call to Woodlawn Church Road in reference to a domestic dispute. Two subjects had an altercation, which led to the arrest of Jeminey Lee Chavis, 30, of Baxley. Chavis was charged with disorderly conduct.

Oct. 13, answered a call to Surrency in reference a child custody dispute. A complainant stated she picked up her son from his visitation with his father and a dispute began with the father. The complainant got her son and left the residence without further incident.
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